Kind Encouragement

I have had the kindest words of encouragement as I learn to alter my blog's appearance and add to the elements. Today I have learned to change the background template and am looking for instructions on how to get the nice list of other blogs on the sidebar. Oh, and I added the cute little 'welcome' sign....just a little victory, but meaningful to me.

We missed out on the last batch of rain, so we are hoping for some real moisture with this next front. I'm glad we aren't farming any more because the weather was always a determining factor in the mood of our household. 

February is full of birthdays! Today is granddaughter Masyn's 5th birthday, and tomorrow is granddaughter Evelyn's 3rd birthday! Where have the years gone?? They have slipped by so quickly! It is impossible that daughter Lyndsey will be celebrating her 33rd birthday on the 16th!! Granddaughter Morgan will celebrate 11 years on the 27th, and daughter Rebecca will be 30 on the 28th!!

Baby Shower

The Baby Shower was a lot of fun. We visited with family members and friends we have not seen for a while.  Nathan, Leslie, and the baby received so many nice gifts.  There sure are lots of new gadgets for parents and babies these days!

We had Taylor and Casey with us this afternoon.  Casey helped me plant some bulbs that I had in pots.  He was a little limited with his left arm in a splint, but I think he was glad to be able to dig in the dirt with permission.  Once that was done, he wanted to play the Wii.  I haven't played it in a long time, so we spent the remainder of the afternoon checking out some games we had not tried before.  Taylor wasn't feeling so swell, so she rested most of the afternoon.

I didn't even feel guilty about playing all afternoon because I did accomplish some 'flybaby' steps. I got those bulbs planted, and I took time to clean the downstairs toilets.  Hmmm...guess I didn't accomplish very much at all.  But grandkids grow up.....housework will wait.